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In "The Misinformation Age," Cailin O'Connor examines the persistence of false beliefs amid today’s climate of fake news, alternative facts, and contested truths. She argues that social dynamics, rather than individual cognitive biases alone, drive the spread and endurance of misinformation, and urges a deeper grasp of these social mechanisms to effectively counter deceptive information. The book challenges the assumption that people avoid harmful falsehoods, showing that many remain indifferent to factual accuracy. By unpacking the social roots of misinformation, O'Connor offers insights for scholars, policymakers, and anyone concerned with the integrity of public discourse.
First publish date: 2019
Genre: Psychology/Social Psychology
Authors: Cailin O'Connor
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